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Northern Virginia ice cream shop employs people with disabilities 02/08/2022 04:05am • Employees of Jake's Ice Cream in Northern Virginia pose for a photo. (Courtesy Robin Rinearson) On a cold November day, at least five employees were working behind the counter at Jake’s Ice Cream in Northern Virginia. November is not the high season for ice cream; two or three staff members

How long do you wait for a webpage to load? 02/07/2022 09:10am • How long do you wait for a webpage to load? Consumers have become even more comfortable with shopping online since the pandemic began — but they’re not patient about it. More Business News More Tech News A survey by Digital.com found 52% of online shoppers will leave a

Conservative group promoting clean energy lands in Maryland 02/07/2022 08:41am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. A national conservative group that promotes the development of clean energy has set up a chapter in Maryland and plans to work with proper

'Definitely order early': DC-area florists say supply chain issues could impact Valentine's Day orders 02/06/2022 07:15pm • Some local florists are seeing prices rise as supply chain issues make flowers harder to get ahead of Valentine's Day. (Courtesy Yekaterina Allotey) Order early. That's the advice from D.C. area florists as they grapple with supply chain issues before Valentine's Day. Some local florists

Deputies: Stafford man who hit Tesla charged with DUI, hit-and-run 02/06/2022 12:10pm • A Stafford, Virginia, man who smelled of alcohol knocked a Tesla off the road and into a tree early Sunday morning before hiding from deputies, authorities say. Stafford County's Sheriff's Department said that Nicolas Rodriguez, 25, was charged with a second DUI offense in five years, as well as

Va. couple pleads guilty in Md. auto body shop tax case 02/04/2022 08:46pm • An Alexandria, Virginia, couple plead guilty to conspiracy charges related to tax fraud in taxes filed for their Maryland auto body shop. The Maryland U.S. Attorney’s Office statement said that Ercin Kalender, 60, and his wife Lizette, 44, cheated the IRS out of $2.2 million. More Cr

Md. appeals court: Judge erred in tossing negligence lawsuit involving woman who slipped in grocery store 02/04/2022 01:40pm • Anyone who has ever gone shopping knows it's easy to be distracted — and that sometimes leads to bumping into something, or someone — or worse. Maryland's Court of Special Appeals has weighed in on one such shopping accident. In September 2016, Jacqueline Cador of Hyattsville, Maryland, h

Another new spin on Raku: Rakugaki in Bethesda 02/04/2022 09:50am • Raku, popular for its fresh and moderately-priced sushi at its area restaurants, is opening its fourth restaurant in the D.C. area. This one is called Rakugaki for “Little Raku” at the Federal Realty’s Shops at Wildwood in Bethesda, Maryland. The 2,188-square-foot restaurant, at 10233 Ge

Turkish Coffee Lady brings caffeine and culture to Old Town Alexandria 02/04/2022 08:00am • Coffee isn’t just about caffeine — it’s about culture, said Gizem Salcigil White, who has been working to introduce Americans to the ancient art of Turkish coffee for the last decade. Area residents can now get a taste of those efforts at her newly opened coffee house in Old Town Alexandria

Va. Gov. Youngkin calls for end of grocery tax; some shoppers skeptical 02/03/2022 11:25pm • Amid rising inflation costs in Virginia, Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Thursday unveiled his plan to get rid of the state’s grocery tax to shoppers. The governor told customers at a Safeway in Alexandria that eliminating the 2.5% tax will lower the cost of living for many Virginians.

Democratic lawmakers in Annapolis outline their approach to violent crime 02/03/2022 05:05pm • Maryland Senate Democrats rolled out their plans Thursday to address rising crime in the state, calling for a four-pronged approach. "There is nothing more important for government than making sure that people feel safe," Senate President Bill Ferguson told reporters at a news conference in Annap

DC Black business owner 'spices' up career with new shop 02/02/2022 11:18pm • This report is part of WTOP's coverage of Black History Month. Read more stories on WTOP. More than six years ago, Angel Gregorio was walking past an empty storefront on Fourth Street in Northwest D.C. and had a thought. "I decided to randomly just call the number just to see how much the rent

Need Washington Commanders merchandise? Here's where to look 02/02/2022 10:19am • The Washington Football Team has a new name and a new look — and if you're a fan, you won't have to wait long to update your wardrobe. The burgundy and gold color scheme remains in tact for the newly-minted Washington Commanders. Washington Football Team reveals new name: Washington

Aldi signs for store in Fort Washington 02/01/2022 09:44am • Discount grocer Aldi’s aggressive nationwide expansion includes the D.C. region, with its newest store coming to Fort Washington, Maryland. Aldi has signed a lease for a 22,000-square-foot store at the Tantallon Shopping Center at 10719 Indian Head Highway. It did not announce an opening date.

Feds: Kansas woman led all-female Islamic State battalion 01/29/2022 09:35am • FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — A woman who once lived in Kansas has been arrested after federal prosecutors charged her with joining the Islamic State group and leading an all-female battalion of AK-47 wielding militants. The U.S. Attorney in Alexandria, Virginia, announced Saturday that Allison Fluk